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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202100095 Checklist 2021-08-02 r , ENTRANCE CORRIDOR GUIDELINES CHECKLIST for INITIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW Gray highlight=guideline can't be reviewed at initial site plan stage, can provide recommendations for final Yellow highlight=can only review for location/configuration at initial site plan Regular text=guideline can be reviewed at initial site plan stage,can make condition of initial plan approval,can be basis for denial REF# GUIDELINE NOTES GENERAL GUIDELINES Purpose o 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the designated Entrance Architectural designs have not been Corridors is to insure that new development within the corridors reflects the traditional included in the initial site plan architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these submittal. Guidelines,that proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks,buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area,and to promote orderly and attractive development within these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic structures is neither required nor desired. o 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land,and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area;the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout;and landscaping. Compatibility with significant historic sites: o 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect the traditions Architectural designs have not been of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville and included in the initial site plan Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in the area,as well as drawings of submittal. architectural features,which provide important examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. o 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's historic structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of compatibility can be met through building scale,materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as well as special functional requirements. 1 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES Compatibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor ❑ 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of compatible Architectural designs have not been architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity included in the initial site plan and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures submittal,but it is anticipated that the within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially developed, design will be compatible with nearby these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between harmonizing new Brookhill buildings. development with the existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. Site development and layout ❑ 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and should The proposed buildings are located and contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This may be accomplished, oriented for consistency with the to the extent practical,by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; established layout of the development. planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving,to the extent practical, existing significant river and stream valleys which may be located on the site and integrating these features into the design of surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. Landscaping ❑ 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to reflect the A landscape plan has not been included landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant historic sites which is in the initial site plan set. But characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order preliminary landscaping appears to be within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into the existing environment generally consistent with requirements. of the corridor. Details related to species,size,etc. will be reviewed with the final site plan. ❑ 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such common elements allow for more flexibility in the design of structures because common landscape features will help to harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the street upon which the Corridor is centered. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES Compatibility with significant historic sites Structure design ❑ 9 Building forms and features, including roofs,windows, doors, materials, colors and Architectural designs have not been textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the significant historic submitted with the initial site plan. The buildings in the area,exemplified by(but not limited to)the buildings described in buildings are approximately 1000' from 2 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES Appendix A. The standard of compatibility can be met through scale,materials,and forms the EC street and behind taller buildings which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The as viewed from the EC, so the impact of replication of important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of these the architecture is expected to have guidelines. minimal visual impact on the EC street. ❑ 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. ❑ 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral to the building and site design. ❑ 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. ❑ 13 Any appearance of"blankness"resulting from building design should be relieved using design detail or vegetation,or both. ❑ 14 Arcades, colonnades,or other architectural connecting devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within a development. ❑ 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines. ❑ 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly reflective. Reflectance off the outside pane of glass should be kept below 7%. Specifications on the proposed window glass and samples of tinted window glass should be submitted with the application for final review. Accessory structures and equipment ❑ 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall plan of Equipment and similar items aren't development shown on the plan,but at this distance and shall,to the extent possible,be compatible with the building designs used on the site. from the EC, equipment is not expected ❑ 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street.If, to have a visual impact on the EC street. after appropriate siting,these features will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance A trash compactor is included in the Corridor street,screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas,b. development. Service areas,c. Refuse areas,d. Storage areas,e. Mechanical equipment, f.Above- ground utilities,and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire,razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. ❑ 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of: a. Walls,b. Plantings,and c. Fencing. ❑ 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into the natural Stormwater features are underground. topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor street, these features must be fully integrated into the landscape.They should not have the appearance of engineered features. ❑ 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural plan:"Visibility of The note does not appear on the plan all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." but is required. Lighting No lighting included in this initial site 3 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES General Guidelines plan. ❑ 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent properties or streets; ❑ 23 Light should be shielded,recessed or flush-mounted to eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures. ❑ 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors. ❑ 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow;however,a consistent appearance throughout a site or development is required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non-white light are to remain,new lamps may be required to match them. ❑ 26 Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-standing pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors. ❑ 27 The height and scale of freestanding,pole-mounted light fixtures should be compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and the sites they are illuminating,and with the use of the site. Typically,the height of freestanding pole-mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors should not exceed 20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20 feet in height will typically require additional screening to achieve an appropriate appearance from the Entrance Corridor. ❑ 28 In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance Corridors,the individual context of the site will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis. ❑ 29 The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle." Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting ❑ 30 light used for decorative effect shall: a. be compatible with the character of the Entrance Corridor. Compatibility of exterior lighting and lighting fixtures is assessed in terms of design, use, size, scale,color,and brightness. b. impact only the immediate site. The effect of the illumination should not be discernible from distances along the Entrance Corridor. ❑ 31 Where used for decorative effect,outdoor light fixtures shall: a. be equipped with automatic timing devices and shall be extinguished between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and dawn. b. be shielded and focused to eliminate glare. Glare control shall be achieved primarily through the use of such means as cutoff fixtures, shields and baffles, and appropriate 4 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES application of mounting height,wattage,aiming angle,fixture placement,etc. c. be cutoff luminaires,aimed so as not to project their output beyond the objects intended to be illuminated; or non-cutoff luminaires, equipped with glare shields,visors, barn doors,and/or other similar shielding accessories as required to meet the following criteria: Light distribution from all lighting installations shall be cut-off at all angles beyond those required to restrict direct illumination to within the perimeter of the landscape feature being illuminated. d. never exceed 3,000 lumens. Further restrictions on lumens may be imposed by the ARB. e. not be modified to reflect seasonal colors. f. be of a number that is compatible with the scale of the object and the development to be illuminated, such that the light emitted will not over-illuminate or overpower the site,as determined by the ARB. Landscaping ❑ 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: There is no EC frontage for this block. a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/2 inches caliper(measured 6 inches above the ground)and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees.They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. c. In situations where appropriate,a three or four board fence or low stone wall,typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street. d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements. ❑ 33 Landscaping along interior roads: No landscape plan is included in the a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. initial site plan,but the plan does show Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper(measured six inches above the ground) street trees along Stella Lane at and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least approximately 40' on center. every 40 feet on center. ❑ 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: Trees are provided along the sidewalks a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. on the east and west sides of the Such trees should be at least 2'h inches caliper(measured six inches above the ground) buildings. and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center. 5 e REF# GUIDELINE NOTES ❑ 35 Landscaping of parking areas: Although a landscape plan has not been a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, included,trees are shown at the located 40 feet on center. perimeter of parking areas. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 The correct number of interior trees is parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the shown on the site plan, but a complete parking area. landscape plan has not been submitted, b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2Y2 inches caliper(measured so species and sizes can't be six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a species determined. common to the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing. c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height. Shrubs aren't shown. ❑ 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: Street trees would double as "building a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as trees"along Stella Lane. necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size,and type of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the length,height, and blankness of such walls. b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site,buildings, and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru"windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height. ❑ 37 Plant species: A landscape schedule has not been a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based upon but not limited to provided. the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). ❑ 38 Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant." ❑ Check The number of plants shown in the plant schedule corresponds to the number of plants shown on the plan ❑ Check Limit the number of proposed plants for any one species to 25% of the total proposed for that plant type(tree, shrub). If 30 or fewer trees/shrubs are proposed,a 50% limit can be considered. Site Development and layout Development pattern 6 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES ❑ 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to The two proposed buildings follow the other development within the corridor should be as follows: organization and layout already a. An organized pattern of roads,service lanes,bike paths,and pedestrian walks should established in the development. guide the layout of the site. Pedestrian connections are provided. b. In general,buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be parallel to the Significant natural features don't street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street. remain in the area of proposed c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular development. circulation systems. d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor. e. If significant natural features exist on the site(including creek valleys,steep slopes, significant trees or rock outcroppings),to the extent practical,then such natural features should be reflected in the site layout. If the provisions of Section 32.5.2.n of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance apply,then improvements required by that section should be located so as to maximize the use of existing features in screening such improvements from Entrance Corridor streets. f. The placement of structures on the site should respect existing views and vistas on and around the site. Site Grading ❑ 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to surrounding conditions by Grading appears to be consistent with limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, the intent of the application plan. rounded land forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition.Final grading should achieve a natural,rather than engineered,appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller,when necessary,shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape. ❑ 41 No grading,trenching,or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any trees or other Grading impacts on trees to remain are existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness. not expected. Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on,and coordinated throughout,the grading,landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans. ❑ 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected on the site prior to any grading activity on the site.This protection should remain in place until completion of the development of the site. ❑ 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. ❑ 44 Natural drainage patterns(or to the extent required,new drainage patterns)should be Drainage will tie into the system for the incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. overall development. 7 1) Specify requirements to satisfy the design guidelines. If there are requirements: • Identify the deficiency that makes the proposal not meet the guidelines. For example, significant trees aren't being saved. • Site the specific guideline that hasn't been met. In the tree save example,the relevant guidelines would be#6 and#39e. • Site the specific ordinance section that applies(either 30.6.4(c)(2), or(3)or(5)) In the tree save example, the ordinance section that applies is 30.6.4(c)(5). NONE 2) Specify recommendations regarding the plan as it relates to the guidelines. • Identify any changes that could be made but won't be ARB requirements. For example, if the trees have some limited value,you might say, it would be preferred to save the trees, but it isn't required. NONE 3) Specify recommended conditions of plan approval. • A standard condition of initial site plan approval will be the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to final site plan approval. • If requirements were identified in#1, include here the specific condition that will overcome the deficiency. For example, move the proposed building to save the trees in a designated area. A Certificate of Appropriateness prior to final site plan approval. Submit an ARB application for a countywide Certificate of Appropriateness for structures 750' or more from the EC. 4) Specify conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit. • Identify specific conditions for the grading permit. For example, provide a tree conservation plan,and show tree protection fencing on the plan prior to issuance of a grading permit. NONE 8